how to stop high heels from squeaking

That embarrassing, high-pitched noise that radiates from your footwear with every step.

Every. Single. Step.

It happened to me this week. And it was awful!

When I heard that noise, I believed, Hmmm. . .something in my bag must be drilled together.

I shuffled some things around. But the noise didn't go away.



However, the noise did not stop after she darted to her construction. And I immediately realized that dreadful, mortifying noise was coming from me! One of my favourite pairs of heels had started to squeak!

Now there are 3 types of squeaks.

:The squeak caused by moisture.

This sort of squeak could be addressed in the home.

Walk back and forth to determine the location of the squeak in the shoe.

Lift the insole and sprinkle powder on the squeaky region and along the interior seam for good measure. Baby powder, corn starch, or baking powder operate well. They will absorb moisture and prevent shoe parts from rubbing together.

If your insoles can't be removed, rub the powder into the borders of the shoe foundation as best as you can.

You can prevent future moisture-causing squeaks by squeezing your shoes with paper after you are done wearing them.

:: The squeak caused by air bubbles.

If powder doesn't work, there may be air cushions trapped at the bottom of the shoe. Massage the insole to remove any air bubbles.

:The squeak caused by structural problems.

This is actually the worst kind of squeak since it often requires the interest of a professional shoe repair person.

And half of all squeaky shoe problems are structural - like a loose shank, heel or sole counter.

A professional may need to disassemble the shoe to determine the cause of the squeak and make any necessary adjustments.

If you don't need to carry your shoes into a repair shop, you may attempt spraying WD-40 on the problem area. People also have had luck rubbing lotion on the interior of the shoe. These wouldn't be my initial recommendations, however if you are desperate - they are worth a try!

Should you take your shoes to a cobbler, wear the squeaky footwear into the shop so the they are heated up making it a lot easier for the repairer to detect the source of the squeak.

Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to beat the squeak?